Aignish - cjhoose birthday song

Rebsie

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I was very touched when cjhoose posted a tune for my birthday a couple of years ago, and I've been meaning to return the favour ever since ... except I couldn't remember when her birthday was. Well this year I remembered!

Knowing how much she cherishes her Scottish heritage I've sung her a nice cheery Gaelic song about graveyards.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE! :D

and

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLUMBERING AS WELL.

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Lyrics

Aignish

An ciaradh m'fheasgair 's mo bheath' air claoidh
Mo rosg air dunadh 's a' bhas gun chli
Stiuir curs' an iar leam gu eilean ciatach
Gu Aignish sgiamhach far an d'araich mi

An sin gun cairich sibh mi 'san fhod
A measg mo chairdean 'smo shinnsrean coir
Ri tonnan barr-gheal a' bualadh traghad
'Sri machair Aignish nan laoigh 's nam bo

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Hits: 1916
Comments: 36
Fans: 20
Plays: 208
Downloads: 112
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Uploaded: Nov 06, 2007 - 07:43:24 AM
Last Updated: Nov 06, 2007 - 03:57:12 PM Last Played: Nov 20, 2009 - 09:47:38 AM

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Gaelic (6), Scottish (16), traditional (76)

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drakonis	drakonis said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	I didn't want to be first... but I'll go wake up CJ, shall I? Gorgeous sparse shivers of spirits here... makes you GLAD TO BE ALIVE instead! :-) Love the lean background drone so your voice stands out. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE! ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

Rebsie	Rebsie said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Hehe ... thanks Drak. I'm being slightly facetious in saying it's about graveyards, it's really an achingly nostalgic emigrant song which happens to mention graveyards, but as you point out the melody is so pretty it defies the sadness of the lyrics. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Doug Somers

Doug Somers said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)

Captures the spirit
and essence of your subject exploring lament and loss. Very well sung! I kept imagining a few short, in the background fiddle or whistle notes here and there to support the melody, and to help wrap up the song. Probably influenced by the Capercaillie version stuck in my grey matter, which I think BTW does not capture the emotion so well as you have here.

Regardless of my mental wanderings, this is a beautiful and touching treatment of this song and it is a true pleasure to hear!
All the best,
Doug

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Rebsie

Rebsie said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)

Thanks Doug
You're not the only one influenced by Capercaillie, it was them I pinched it from. It's a huge compliment if you think I've captured the song's essence even better than that. Karen Matheson is definitely the Gaelic singer who's influenced me the most, her voice is lovely.

I hear what you're saying about the lack of instruments but I have a special fondness for these very sparse drone songs where the only harmony is made by the melody itself as it interacts with the drone. It kind of focuses the listener's attention on the voice and forces them to listen to it properly. :)

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Clearly then it's your great instincts that give the superior result. Karen's voice is indeed lovely, but it does not express to me, in this piece, the raw nuances of feeling you have captured so very well. I'll probably have to return my Capercaillie fan club poster now.... :o) Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

jgurner	jgurner said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Happi Berfday Caroline! And what a wonderful present! Personally, I think this should replace "Happy Birthday To You" as the traditional birthday song. Check out my latest song called Bourbon Street Dawn

Rebsie	Rebsie said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Ooh yes, I can't stand the conventional Happy Birthday song. Though at the theatre I used to belong to we had a slightly fruitier second verse which made it a bit more interesting. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Moviz	Moviz said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Beautifully atmospheric Rebsie. Your voice really suits this lovely song..... the backing airy sounding drone is perfect giving a spacious feeling, Regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Thanks Maurice. The drone is made from a GB synth mixed with a real pipe drone (I happened to have one lying around which was in the right key.) Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

paddler	paddler said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	18 today I wouldnt mind spending my birthday in a graveyard.Nicely sung - well pronounced what is Aignish? Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

paddler	paddler said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	aha a place 4 miles east of stornway? and the Aig is like 'eye' of a peninsula,perhaps Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Yep Absolutely right, Richard, it's right next to the Eye Peninsula on the Isle of Lewis. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

bonnieprincejohnny	bonnieprincejohnny said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Good artwork. Despite my Scots heritage my Gaelic is somewhat flawed, however does part of this song translate as - I'm in the gloomy graveyard and I is well spooked innit ? Check out my latest song called twenty seven

Rebsie	Rebsie said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Yes, that's exactly it. Well done. Then the next line is about how bloody cold it is. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Mystified	Mystified said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	This is just so cool :) What a beautiful gift. Rebsie, your voice is sublime! :) Check out my latest song called Father Time

Feter	Feter said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Aignish - cjhoose birthday song Such awesome singin Rebsie . what a precious gift is this .wonderfull .. and ye HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Stunning Rebsie you're sounding better than ever! Love that drone too. A wonderful gift - for us all. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

slumbering	slumbering said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Well, i know you did this for Caroline... but today is my birthday, too! :) I can't think of a lovelier gift, Rebsie, thank you! :D It is so beautiful, in fact, it is bringing tears to my eyes... but i should expect that from you, shouldn't i? Check out my latest song called Over the Sea

cjhoose	cjhoose said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	happy birthday to another scorpio! ;P Check out my latest song called Julia

cjhoose	cjhoose said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	oooh! oo! ooo! :D You're gonna make it easy to learn Gaelic Rebsie! I must go and read up on it now. It is perfectly gloomy and yet ... yes ... quite the cheerful song! (That is, you chose right). tapadh leat! (i think?) Check out my latest song called Julia

Rebsie	Rebsie said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	Tha sin ceart I'm glad you like it. :) Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 747 days ago (November 6th, 2007)
	The opening words was all it to for me to download. Wonderful! What is it that makes grievous music so pleasurable? I wonder if I should set it to repeat a couple of times? Doug Check out my latest song called Capitalist's Drag

kristyjo

kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 6th, 2007)

Shivery -
Like Doug, I plan to set this to repeat a couple of times in a row. Awesome birthday song. I don't understand a drop of Gaelic, but I don't need to to enjoy this. Rebsie, your voice is gorgeous, and the sparse accompaniment of only drone brings that out so well. It also highlights how beautifully you stay in tune.
Yes, It's better than "Happy Birthday"!!

Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

guitapick	guitapick said 746 days ago (November 7th, 2007)
	That's a beauty... ...any way you can post the translation. I'm a little rusty on the Scottish side...;) Happy Birthday, cjhoose... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

gwhoose	gwhoose said 746 days ago (November 7th, 2007)
	eventually you will spend your birthday in a graveyard. or at least what is left behind. Check out my latest song called Deck The Halls

Rebsie	Rebsie said 746 days ago (November 7th, 2007)
	What a charming thought. :D Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

caroline	caroline said 745 days ago (November 8th, 2007)
	late again!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARO1INE xoxoxox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

damiengh	damiengh said 745 days ago (November 8th, 2007)
	Voice of an Angel ......but not the Angel of Death, oh no. Beautiful Rebsie. Sure your voice wasn't used in "Lord of the Rings"? Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

Rebsie	Rebsie said 745 days ago (November 8th, 2007)
	Probably the Angel of Squishy Peat Bogs. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

gail60	gail60 said 745 days ago (November 8th, 2007)
	wow Rebsie You have the most amazing, soothing, beautiful voice! Wonderful job here! Oh, and my birthday is in February. Thanks for sharing this. Happy Birthday Caroline! Check out my latest song called Sweet September

c4rson	c4rson said 745 days ago (November 8th, 2007)
	Hi.. I sat one misty afternoon... in Glencoe... in the rain... Looking at the ancient mountains... disappearing into the clouds above... and you just brought every second back to me... Can't say better than that... smiles Check out my latest song called Diamond Eyes

amandamason@mac.	amandamason@mac. said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Beautiful singing You have the most lovely voice - definitely describe it as shivers down the spine. Lucky Caroline! Check out my latest song called MacJammin

Rebsie	Rebsie said 735 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	Thanks very much Amanda ... you have a pretty fine voice yourself and I appreciate your kind words. :) Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

dwwave	dwwave said 733 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	Birthday's, Life Circle's Rebsie, A interesting piece, Life at Birth and While Living, Some's final resting place is ash, other's in a box with a marker stone, what really happens is from above Check out my latest song called One Half Person

Heightened	Heightened said 728 days ago (November 25th, 2007)
	Aignish Wow - very haunting and beautifully song. Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

Three Cat Clem	Three Cat Clem said 675 days ago (January 17th, 2008)
	Wonderful... First I heard of you. Beautiful work. Will listen to more. Very unique. Check out my latest song called Whisky Drinkin' Bastard

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